Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued May 26 at 1:27AM PDT until May 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:27am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 14 to 16 ft at 14 seconds and north winds 10 to
15 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 15 ft at 14
seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected. .
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT this morning.
Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Instruction:
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
Area Description:
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR